Definition of dial

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • dial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • dial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of dial


  • a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. telephone dial
  • choose by means of a dial (verb)

    Examples

    1. dial a telephone number
  • operate a dial to select a telephone number (verb)

    Examples

    1. You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial
  • the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments (noun)
  • the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning (noun)
  • the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours (noun)

See definition of dial in Merriam Webster